Faliscan, 4th century B.C.

Terracotta

H: 11.8 cm (13.2 in)

Serial: 17203

Provenance: Ex- European private collection, Switzerland, 1960s - 1970s.

Published: Christie’s, New York, 5 December 2012

Seated with his left leg bent underneath him, leaning on an amphora tucked under his left arm and supported by his right hand, its open neck acting as the vessel mouth, the bearded Silenus shown with a pot belly, wearing short black boots with white details, a coloured band tied around his head, a loop handle behind.